Lewis County Central Elementary School vs Mckell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
Vanceburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
Mckell Elementary School
South Shore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Lewis County Central Elementary School Vanceburg, Kentucky | Mckell Elementary School South Shore, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 707 | #397 of 707 |
| National rank | #38619 of 50,301 | #24915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Vanceburg | South Shore |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mckell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 29.9).
- •Mckell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Mckell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Mckell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 69.3%).
- •Mckell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Lewis County Central Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 465.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lewis County Central Elementary School better than Mckell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mckell Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lewis County Central Elementary School and Mckell Elementary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Vanceburg and South Shore in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis County Central Elementary School: 466. Mckell Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis County Central Elementary School and Mckell Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Lewis County Central Elementary School is 647th of 707 and Mckell Elementary School is 397th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).